A project designed to make football more accessible to deaf children in the south west has been launched by the National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS) and the Football Foundation.

The NDCS Deaf Friendly Football Project, funded by the Football Foundation, Phonak UK, and Sportsmatch, will enable every deaf child in England access to the game over the course of the next three years. Through a 'Deaf Friendly Accreditation' scheme clubs will be able to access deaf awareness training, information, resources, equipment and support.

The project will also actively recruit and train deaf adults to become qualified football coaches. This work will be combined with a programme of Deaf Friendly Football Festivals, the establishment of regular football opportunities, a national database of Deaf Friendly Football Clubs, tournaments and conferences to provide opportunities for deaf children and young people to participate in football at all levels.

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